Corporate Tax Compliance Administrator (Specializing in VAT) at Food Lovers Holdings (Pty) Ltd

About the position

Location: Western Cape

This position will be based in our Food Lovers Head Office at Brackenfell, Cape Town and will report directly to the Group Tax Controller.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

To ensure the Group VAT compliance is adhered to and to provide support with Tax compliance functions within the tax department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Financial Accounting or Diploma in Taxation/Accounting or Studying towards an Accounting or Tax degree/diploma.
• A diploma in VAT or equivalent certification will be advantageous, showcasing specialized knowledge in VAT compliance and procedures.
• +3 years of experience in VAT or similar financial role, demonstrating a strong understanding of VAT principles and regulations
• Accounting software package experience (Sage 300 Accpac advantageous).
• Must have experience on SARS e-filing.
• Intermediate MS Word, MS Excel skills
• Experience in processing accounting records and compiling financial information.
• Sound knowledge and experience in the application of the Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act and dealings with SARS.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Preparation of VAT Returns
• Review and Reconciliation of VAT accounts.
• Assist with VAT audits and reviews.
• Assist with SARS and general tax queries.
• Identity VAT processing errors and resolve queries accurately and timeously.
• Prepare VAT reasonability calculations and reconciliation of annual vat balances.
• Provide VAT training to and communicate changes in legislation to the clerks processing invoices and expenses.
• Resolve VAT queries for Group and provide VAT advice where applicable.
• Provide support with the general tax compliance functions within the tax department.
• Prepare and submit the monthly EMP201 submissions on SARS e-filing.
• Assist with completion of corporate tax returns and tax calculations.
• Completion of DWT (DTR1 & DTR2) dividend tax returns and Withholding tax returns for the group.
• Identify tax risks and identify tax efficiencies within the group.
• Assist with year - end tax calculations.
• Maintain Tax Asset registers for group companies to ensure alignment with SARS tax rates.
• Prepare monthly statutory reports for Statistics SA etc
• Assistance with the financial year -end audit requirements within the tax department.

PERSON SPEC:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Strong organizational and administration skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines and work under pressure.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, and withing a team environment.
• Able and willing to deliver friendly, courteous, and prompt customer service.
• Must be a team player.

Desired Skills:

• Numeracy
• Analytical
• Administration
• Organizational
• Communication
• Team-player

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Provident fund
• Medical insurance
• Colleague Discount